Tauranga - Notable Residents

Notable Residents

  • Hilda Hewlett - pioneer aviator
  • Phil Rudd - drummer for AC/DC
  • Richard O'Brien - author of The Rocky Horror Show (spent his formative years here)
  • Les Munro - Dambusters veteran.
  • Bob Clarkson - former Member of Parliament and successful property developer and landlord
  • Mahé Drysdale - Olympic rower
  • Andrew (Herb) Stevenson - Olympic rower, Double World Champion Rower, NZ 1982 Sportsman of the Year
  • Tim Balme - actor, director
  • Moss Burmester - Olympic swimmer
  • Simon Bridges - politician
  • John Bracewell - International Cricketer
  • Dame Susan Devoy - former World Squash Champion
  • Tony Lochhead - footballer
  • Kane Williamson - International Cricketer
  • Tony Christiansen - Former Paralympics, FESPIC Games & World Games multi-medalist, Professional Speaker & Tauranga City Councillor

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